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2006 Maserati MC12 Versione Corse is up for auction

Between 2004 and 2005, Maserati produced 50 examples of the limited edition sports car, the MC12. However, increased customer demand for this model led Maserati to produce an additional 12 cars for the racetrack in 2006. It’s the Maserati MC12 Versione Corsa developed directly from the 2005 FIA GT Manufacturers Cup winner, the MC12 GT1. All 12 cars were sold to selected customers, and one of them, the 2006 Maserati MC12 Versione Corse, is up for auction.

From the very beginning, Maserati fans have considered it the ultimate form of performance. It is powered by a 6.0-Liter DOHC Naturally Aspirated V12 engine with 745 hp (555 kW) at 8,000 rpm, which is 120 hp (90 kW) more than the road going MC12. The car weighs 1,134 kg and reaches 124 mph ( 200 km/h) accelerates in 6.4 seconds with a top speed of 203 mph (326 km/h). Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 6-speed sequential gearbox, while power is sent to the rear wheels.

This car is finished in Blue Victory, has the serial number 003 and is part of a private collection. It is in excellent condition with only 123 miles on the clock. Although it is an extremely rare car, it is interesting that the current owner has never driven it.

Over time three copies of the MC12 Versione Corse have been converted for road use, but this one is not one of them. The auction will take place on January 27 and is expected to reach a price of more than $2 million.

This is a unique opportunity to own a car that is the reigning GT World Champion and without doubt the MC12 Corsa is the ultimate track day car!

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2006 Maserati MC12 Versione Corse is up for auction

Source: Bonhams

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1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Coupe is up for auction

In 1988, Porsche unveiled the evolutionary 911, the Type 964. It was a significant car for Porsche because after the recession it had to rely on something new, apart from the name. In order to demonstrate the commitment to engineering, the Carrera 4 was introduced. However, in 1990, the Carrera 2 was revealed, bringing the Tiptronic automatic transmission for the first time. It was produced until 1993 and one of the first produced, the 1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Coupe, is up for auction.

The Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Coupe is powered by an air-cooled 3.6L M64 flat-six engine with 250 hp (184 kW) and 229 lb-ft (310 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual transmission with an optional limited-slip differential. It is mounted on 17-inch Cup wheels wrapped in 205/50 (front) and 255/40 (rear) Michelin Pilot Sport N3 tires.

This car is finished in Grand Prix White, has been well maintained and is in good condition. It is equipped with a rear spoiler, an electric sunroof, integrated fog lights, optional headlight washers, and heated, power-adjustable mirrors and Öhlins DFV coilover suspension. Between 2018 and 2022, door control strips, climate control panel, cylinder heads, crankshaft, connecting rod, assemblies, bearings, engine mounts, pistons and cylinders, timing chain, ramps and tensioners were replaced.

Inside, the adjustable seats are wrapped in black leather, which also covers the door panels and dashboard. The four-spoke steering wheel is also wrapped in black leather. Additional equipment includes power windows, dual front airbags, cruise control and air conditioning. The clock reads 66,926 miles.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with a window sticker, the owner’s manual, recent service records, a car cover and a clean California title in the seller’s name.

The auction ends on January 2nd and the current highest bid is $87,000 USD.

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1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Coupe is up for auction

Source: Bring a Trailer

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BMW M5 Competition and BMW M4 Competition in drag race

Modern BMW high-performance models are known for showing conservative figures on paper when it comes to their power, which means that they hide a lot of potential for increasing power through software solutions. However, the guys from the YouTube channel DragTimes showed what the tuned BMW M4 xDrive Competition and BMW M5 Competition can do in a drag race.

BMW M4 Competition is powered by a 3.0l inline-six engine with 620 hp (456 kW). Power is transmitted to all wheels via an 8-speed ZF automatic transmission. This model has less power, but is lighter than its rivals.

The BMW M5 Competition is powered by a 4.4L twin-turbo V8 engine with 750 hp (552 kW). The standard model has 600 hp (441 kW), and the increase in power is achieved thanks to new software, a new exhaust system and new air intakes. Power is transmitted to all wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission.

When it comes to race results, the tuned BM M4 Competition covered the 1/4 mile in 10.826 seconds. When the tuned settings were off, the car was 0.5 seconds slower (11.305 seconds). In three races, the BMW M5 Competition set a best time of 10.898 seconds in the 1/4 mile.

It may surprise some that the more powerful BMW M5 didn’t set a faster time than the BMW M4 despite winning two of the three races in the head-to-head clash. What is the reason for that, see and judge for yourself.

Source: DragTimes via YouTube

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